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Three-Wire Power Cord

  • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996.

  • A UL-listed strain relief is required.

  • Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends.

  • Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance.

  • Install the UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole.

  • Thread a 30-amp, 240 volt, 3-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor through the strain relief.

    1. Terminal Block

    2. UL-Listed Strain Relief

    3. UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord

  • Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.

  • Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block screw.

    Warning
    • This appliance is supplied with the neutral wire grounded. If a 3-wire cord is to be used and is allowed, make sure the white neutral grounding wire is connected to the green ground screw.

  • Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw.

  • Tighten all screws securely.

  • Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

    1. White Wire from Dryer harness

    2. Hot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red)

    3. Neutral Wire (White)

    4. External Ground Wire (if required by local codes)

    5. Ground Screw